गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Press Union demands thorough investigation into journalist Baniya demise Nepal Press Union demands thorough investigation into journalist Baniya demise KathmanduPati August 13, 2020 Kathmandu- Nepal Press Union(NPU) has demanded thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Assistant Editor of the Kantipur daily, Balaram Baniya. Issuing a condolence message on Wednesday, General-secretary Ajaya Babu Shiwakoti has called for carrying out in-depth investigation into all aspects associated with the demise of Baniya and revealing the truth to the public. “It has not been ascertained whether it was accidental, suicidal or murder. Baniya was found dead with severe injuries on his face. Police should undertake fair and in-depth investigation into the incident and bring the truth to the public”, general-secretary said. The NPU has said it was deeply saddened by the passing away of Baniya who was also the former central secretary of the Federation of Nepali Journalist and central council member of the NPU. NPU has paid homage to journalist Baniya and expressed deep condolence to the grief-stricken family members at the difficult time. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal PM Balen Shah urges unity and hope amid Dashain… Nepal PM Balen Shah expected to visit India in Mid-November Climate change could displace 40.5 million South Asians by 2050 PM Shah expresses commitment to making police organization capable Flood relief funds reach Rs 17.54 billion Landslide suspected as cause of deadly Budhi Gandaki flood Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society
